Venice Nicelli Airport

Hydroracers: The Sky Challenge Venice Nicelli Airport conference  Lido di Venezia, Venezia, Italy (Sept. 2023) At the Nicelli Airport on the picturesque Lido of Venice, an event was held to celebrate Hydroracers: The Schneider Trophy Epic, a cultural project honoring the historic aviation competition. Organized by MBVision in collaboration with Nicelli Airport, the gathering attracted an enthusiastic and knowledgeable audience, including industry experts, pilots, operators, and aviation enthusiasts. The presentation of the book, co-published by the Italian Air Force and Hun in the Sun, featured speeches by prominent figures such as Gen. Basilio Di Martino, Col. Rosario D’Auria, Col. Chiadroni, Nicelli Airport Director Giacomo Zamprogno, Prof. Antonio Ventre, and George Alafinov, alongside Max Pinucci, the project’s creator. The event provided a unique opportunity to revisit the epic tale of the Schneider Trophy through a blend of visual and historical storytelling. Featured were excerpts from the book, informational panels, scale models, and multimedia materials that brought the legendary racing seaplanes of aviation’s golden age back to life. Amid the allure of historic seaplanes and the distinctive setting of Nicelli Airport—one of Italy’s oldest and most picturesque airports—the audience was immersed in the myth of the Schneider Trophy, reflecting on the connections between aviation’s past, present, and future. Gallery